2014 Show Report Brochure

1. Structural data (Figures for the previous event in Leipzig in brackets) Total Germany International Exhibitors 406 (446) 365 (399) 41 (47) Total exhibition space in m² 17,500 (17,200) Exhibitor stand space in m² 7,554 (8,065) 6,829 (7,280) 725 (785) Visitors** 8,019 (9,226) 7,057* (8,119*) 962* (1,107*) 2. Media response 3. Annual Conference ? 211,721 page impressions at www.biogastagung.org from October 2013 to January 2014, from 71 countries ? 53 accredited journalists from trade press, daily press and PR agencies ? 1,621 participants ? 54 panel presentations and 37 workshop presentations ? 8 workshops ? 2 excursions to selected Biogas plants in the area of Nuremberg Main Topics at the 23rd Annual Conference ? Biogas as a part of the energy turn around ? Trends in the construction of biogas plants ? New challenges in environmental and safety issues ? International: The future of export business Structural data • Media response • Annual Conference BIOGAS 2014 *determined by visitors survey **2013 together with entertec and TerraTec 4. Selected results of visitors survey 4.1 Origin of visitors (Figures for the previous event in Leipzig in brackets) 4.2 Top countries for international visitors (Registration) South 67% (25%) East 12% (49%) North/West 21% (26%) 7 (Event 2013 in Leipzig, 2014 in Nuremberg) Visitors survey BIOGAS 2014 The top visitor countries of the BIOGAS trade fair in 2014 were Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Great Britain/Northern Ireland, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Slovenia, Switzerland 4.3 Position of visitors in company Other employee/official, skilled worker 16% (22%) Lecturer, teacher 1% (2%) Student, pupil, apprentice 5% (8%) Other position 2% (5%) Self-employed entrepreneur, co-owner, freelancer 46% (30%) Managing director, board member, administrator 11% (9%) Area manager, operations manager, works manager, branch manager, office manager 7% (10%) Department head, group leader, team leader 12% (14%) 100% (100%) Visitors survey BIOGAS 2014 Agricultural technology/ biomass logistics 26% (20%) Services/consulting 22% (20%) Substrate provision 15% (12%) 4.6 Main interest in following product segments (multiple answers, extract) Manufacturers/suppliers of plant components 55% (54%) Planners/manufacturers of biogas plants 37% (34%) Information 34% (38%) 100% (100%) Planners in the biogas industry 4% (7%) Institutions, organisations 4% (3%) Chemistry 3% (4%) Local authorities, official agencies 2% (3%) Associations 1% (1%) Other sectors 6% (14%) Agriculture 29% (18%) Plant operators 20% (18%) Plant manufacturers 7% (9%) Advisors/consultants 7% (5%) Component manufacturers 6% (7%) Power supply companies 6% (6%) Trade 5% (5%) 4.4 Visitors according to industrial sectors 4.5 Decision maker 94% (90%) of the visitors are involved in purchasing decisions in their company. 4.7 Visitors’ satisfaction with exhibits (1 very satisfied…6 very unsatisfied) 15%43%34%7%1% 0%(13%)(47%)(29%)(8%)(2%)(1%)1 2 3 4 5 6 Visitors survey BIOGAS 2014 Strong upturn 9% (9%) Slight upturn 26% (30%) Steady 34% (34%) Slight downturn 19% (18%) Distinct downturn 12% (9%) 4.9 Information and contact opportunities on the stands 99% (97%) of the visitors were satisfied with the opportunities for obtaining information and establishing contact. 4.10 Opinion of the present economic situation (At the time of exhibition in January 2014 vs. January 2013) 4.8 Main reason for visit (multiple answers, extract) Information about new products 50% (48%) Experience/exchanging information 42% (36%) Further education/extending knowledge 41% (40%) General market orientation 36% (33%) Maintaining business contacts 34% (34%) Initiating business contacts 30% (29%) Preparation for investment and purchasing decisions 22% (17%) Influence on product development 10% (10%) Observation of competitors 8% (10%) Conclusion of contract/purchase 3% (2%) Exhibitors survey BIOGAS 2014 5. Selected results of exhibitors survey 5.2 Aims of participation (multiple answers, extract) General information 80% (86%) Winning new customers 79% (88%) Cultivation of image/representation 79% (82%) Cultivation of customer relations 74% (77%) Exchange of experience 63% (64%) Information about new products 56% (61%) Observation of competitors 49% (52%) Preparing direct transactions 33% (*) Direct conclusion of business transactions 29% (36%) Recruiting 24% (*) 5.1 Associated with following product segments (multiple answers) Agricultural technology/biomass logistics 4% (6%) Substrate provision 2% (4%) Information 2% (2%) Other 19% (21%) Manufacturers/suppliers of plant components 54% (52%) Services/consulting 20% (17%) Planners/manufacturers of biogas plants 16% (15%) (Figures for the previous event in Leipzig in brackets; * not requested in 2013) 5.3 The exhibitors received visitors from the following branches: (multiple answers, extract) Companies in the biogas industry 50% (55%) Biogas plant operators 73% (82%) Farmers 55% (62%) Local authorities, official agencies 10% (11%) Associations 9% (13%) Banks, investors 5% (6%) Institutions, organizations 7% (9%) Energy suppliers 11% (20%) Specialist publications 7% (8%) Exhibitors survey BIOGAS 2014 5.6 Visitor quality 96% (*) of the exhibitors were satisfied with the quality of the visitors to the stand. 5.8 Overall satisfaction 89% (*) of the exhibitors rated their participation in BIOGAS Trade Fair 2014 positively. 5.5 New business relations 90% (91%) of the exhibitors established new business relations. 5.4 Target group accuracy 95% (98%) of the exhibitors were able to reach their most important target groups during BIOGAS Trade Fair 2014. 5.7 Organization and service 95% (90%) of the exhibitors were satisfied with organization and service. 5.9 Opinion of the present economic situation (At the time of exhibition in January 2014 vs. January 2013) Strong upturn 5% (1%) Slight upturn 23% (12%) Steady 26% (24%) Slight downturn 24% (29%) Distinct downturn 20% (25%) No answer 2% (9%) Miscellaneous BIOGAS 2014 19 February 2014 NürnbergMesse GmbH - Market Research - 6. Miscellaneous The representative surveys were carried out by an independent market research institute. This show report is also available in German. Other detailed results of the survey can be obtained from NürnbergMesse, Market Research, telephone +49(0)911.8606-0, fax +49(0)911.8606-8228, info@nuernbergmesse.de.